The first mistake is all about not sharpening the knife after a long time of using. You know, if you invest decently in a brand new chef knife, it would be a big waste if you let it rust and dull after just a short amount of time. The reason is that a chef knife is an all-around cutlery that you can use for many different tasks.

And because of that, you will find your beloved blade get dull a lot faster than any other type of knives in your kitchen. So, my advice is to always invest in a decent knife sharpener if you can. And do some researches to know how to sharpen a knife by yourself. It will save you hundreds of dollars down the road.

Another popular mistake I often see people make is all about using the wrong type of knife for specific tasks. For example, people can grab a utility knife to cut bread out of convenience. But that’s a huge mistake! Because each type of knife is designed for their own purposes. So, if you want to slice meat, use a carving knife. If you want to do some work with fruits, choose a decent paring knife.

The same is true if you want to chop some bones and big chunks of meat, you should go with a big cleaver. Also, for cutting bread the right way, always choose a bread knife. And last but not least, use a proper set of steak knives if you want to enjoy your steak meal to the fullest.

Finally, if you really want to keep your kitchen cutlery set new and shiny over time, I highly recommend you invest a bit more to buy products from well-known brands. That way, you won’t have any headaches when it comes to warranty or customer services down the line. The big brands have a reputation to keep, so they won’t risk it making you unhappy with any unprofessional mistakes.